Emergency Specialist

hace 2 semanas

Panamá, Panamá, Panamá United Nations Children'S Fund A tiempo completo

Job Description Under the guidance and supervision of the Programme Manager, establishes and implements country office emergency preparedness and response.

Responsible for the development, planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the emergency interventions to ensure the survival and well-being of children and mothers, and the affected communities in an emergency situation.


Summary of key functions/accountabilities:

Emergency Preparedness:

Adopts adequate emergency preparedness measures through the development and updating of country contingency plans and establishment of early warning mechanisms, to ensure effective preparedness and response to specific emergencies.

Participates in the formulation and development of plans of action in preparation and response to emergencies, monitors compliance of all sectors with emergency plans of action, including financial resources.

Ensures coordination of the management of emergency preparedness and response. Provides technical advice related to emergency preparedness and response, including on programme management related issues.

Provides advice to the country office in the implementation of emergency preparedness measures in the field to strengthen preparedness and response mechanisms in the country faced with impending emergencies.

Develops and maintains databases on country/regional information, and ensure the flow of information and communication crucial for the planning and implementation of emergency preparedness and response management.


Identifies availability of resources in emergency prone areas and establish logistics plans to be implemented during an emergency operation, to ensure a timely and effective emergency response.

Plans, organizes and conducts training for the office's staff capacity building in emergencies preparedness and response. Assists in developing and conducting emergency training courses. Provides training and/or briefing, as required.

Participates in other emergency training workshops in the region, and builds up the emergency preparedness and response capability of UNICEF staff as well as implementing partners

Emergency Response:

In the event of an emergency, takes prompt action as a member of the Emergency Response Team which is deployed immediately to establish UNICEF's presence and implement the initial operational tasks relating to emergency assistance.

Immediately verifies the nature and extend of the emergency with staff, government officials, other UN agencies or local organizations and media.

Ensures that the office is provided with effective telecommunications facility and staff security assistance in an emergency, as necessary.


In coordination with the programme and operations groups, establishes contact with all UNICEF staff, their dependants and visitors to ensure their safety and whereabouts, and informs OPSCEN and the Regional Director of their status.

Participates and assists with assessment of local emergency and security situation affecting children and mothers in the locality, in conjunction with the Regional Office, the HQ Divisions, and field staff.

Visits the location to conduct an initial rough assessment of the magnitude of the crisis and its implications for children and its impact on the community.

Assesses the validity of the office preparedness plan and ability of the office vis-à-vis the current crisis as well as immediate and additional needs.

Determines corporate priorities and an appropriate intervention (supply procurement, fund-raising and staff development) by UNICEF.

Coordinates with other partners to make a rapid assessment covering priority areas as defined by the Core Commitment for Children in Emergencies.

Establishes contact with community groups, government, UN agencies, media and other partners to keep abreast of emergency situations.

Applies the emergency preparedness and response plan as necessary, and identifies urgent staffing requirements and redeploys country office staff as required.

Executes the timely delivery of assistance and procurement of supplies, monitors the appropriate and effective use of UNICEF resources/inputs. Iidentifies problems and constraints in order to ensure effective project delivery. Certifies the disbursement of funds, monitors expenditures and submits financial status reports. Sets up a reporting system and sends daily situation reports to concerned parties.

Emergency Project:
Participates in the implementation of plans of action and workplans for emergency projects. Implements and manages project activities. Undertakes field visits to emergency project areas, to assess local conditions and monitor project progress. Makes technical decisions on project administration (e.g., activates, requests or reprogrammes allocation of emergency funds).

Prepares inputs for appeals and updates related to emergencies. Works with program sections and senior management to mobilize donor response and recovery/rehabilitation-related funding, including an

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